Choose a Title Worksheet

Writing skills lesson 14: Choosing a good title · Set 282 · 40 questions

Writing tip (Name the whole): Find what every sentence is about. Choose the short title that names that main idea. A title about a different topic — or only one small detail — is not the best title.

1. 1.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Meera wanted to bake a cake for Mum. She mixed flour, sugar and milk in a bowl. Grandma helped her put the cake in the oven. Mum smiled when she tasted the cake. (a) Saving the Fish (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Dripping Tap (d) Neel Learns to Swim
2. 2.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   One evening, the lights in Imran's house went out. Imran found a torch and some candles. The family sat by the candles and told stories. When the power came back, Imran was almost sad. (a) Meera Bakes a Cake (b) The Lost Ring (c) A Card for Grandpa (d) The Power Cut
3. 3.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Pooja borrowed a book about dinosaurs. She read the book every night before bed. Her little brother spilled juice on the book. Pooja said sorry to the librarian and paid for it. (a) The Clean Park (b) The Kitten in the Tree (c) The Dinosaur Book (d) A Card for Grandpa
4. 4.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   The railway station is always busy. Trains arrive and leave every few minutes. Porters in red shirts carry heavy luggage. Loud announcements tell people about the trains. (a) The Railway Station (b) A Day at the Beach (c) Making Rangoli (d) My Best Friend
5. 5.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Elephants are the biggest land animals. They have long trunks and big ears. Elephants eat grass, leaves and fruit. Baby elephants stay close to their mothers. (a) My Grandfather (b) Our Postman (c) Elephants (d) Our Classroom
6. 6.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Omkar noticed the kitchen tap was dripping. He told his father about the leaking tap. His father fixed the tap with a new washer. Omkar was glad that no water was wasted. (a) The Dripping Tap (b) A Helpful Neighbour (c) The Nest on the Window (d) The Dinosaur Book
7. 7.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   Our school sports day was full of fun. The day began with a march past. Our house won the tug of war. The winners got shiny medals. (a) My New Bicycle (b) Sports Day (c) Healthy Food (d) The Village Fair
8. 8.Which is the best title for this story?
   
   Asha found a little puppy crying near her gate. She gave the puppy some milk and a blanket. Then she put up a notice about the lost puppy. The next day, the owner came and thanked Asha. (a) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) Lost at the Mela (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy
9. 9.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
   
   The vegetable market near our house opens early. Sellers pile fresh vegetables on their carts. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) Our Postman (b) My New Bicycle (c) The Village Fair (d) The Vegetable Market
10. 10.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Diya wanted to surprise Grandpa on his birthday. Diya painted a birthday card for him. Diya hid the card under Grandpa's pillow. Grandpa found the card and laughed with joy. (a) Neel Learns to Swim (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) Asha and the Lost Puppy (d) The Nest on the Window
11. 11.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our classroom is bright and clean. Our desks are arranged in neat rows. A green board hangs at the front. We keep our classroom tidy every day. (a) The Cricket Match (b) Our Classroom (c) Elephants (d) Healthy Food
12. 12.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    A new girl named Lakshmi joined our class. At first, Lakshmi sat alone and looked shy. Kavya invited Lakshmi to play at lunch. Now Lakshmi and Kavya are best friends. (a) The Nest on the Window (b) A Card for Grandpa (c) The New Girl (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
13. 13.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    A fair comes to our village every winter. There is a giant wheel and a merry-go-round. Stalls sell bangles, toys and balloons. We eat hot jalebis at the fair. (a) The Kite Festival (b) The Village Fair (c) Our Postman (d) Saving Water
14. 14.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our class visited an old fort on a hill. Its stone walls were very thick. We climbed up to the tower. The guide told us about the old kings. (a) Elephants (b) The Peacock (c) Our School Library (d) A Trip to the Old Fort
15. 15.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Manav saw plastic bags all over the park. He asked his friends to help clean the park. They picked up the rubbish and filled ten sacks. The park looked clean and green again. (a) The Clean Park (b) Meera Bakes a Cake (c) The Model Volcano (d) The New Girl
16. 16.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Arjun woke up with a bad cough. Dad took Arjun to the doctor. The doctor gave him some cough medicine. In two days, Arjun felt well again. (a) Arjun Gets Well (b) The Train to Shimla (c) Lost at the Mela (d) Priya the Queen
17. 17.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Every Diwali, my sister and I make a rangoli. First we draw the pattern with white chalk. We place small lamps around the design. Our neighbours stop to admire our rangoli. (a) The Village Fair (b) The Monsoon (c) Making Rangoli (d) Our School Library
18. 18.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our class visited an old fort on a hill. We climbed up to the tower. The guide told us about the old kings. From the tower we could see the whole town. (a) Busy Ants (b) A Trip to the Old Fort (c) My Pet Cat (d) Grandma's Garden
19. 19.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Tara decided to build a model volcano. She shaped the volcano with clay and paint. At the science fair, her volcano bubbled with foam. Tara's model won the first prize. (a) The Kitten in the Tree (b) The Bean Seed (c) The Dripping Tap (d) The Model Volcano
20. 20.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) My Pet Cat (b) The Monsoon (c) Busy Ants (d) A Visit to the Zoo
21. 21.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Neel was scared to go into the pool. His coach taught him to float in the pool. Slowly, Neel learnt to kick and move his arms. By summer, Neel could swim across the pool. (a) A Helpful Neighbour (b) The Clean Park (c) Neel Learns to Swim (d) Dev Forgets His Umbrella
22. 22.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The monsoon is my favourite season. Frogs croak loudly in the wet fields. Children float paper boats in puddles. The monsoon turns the dry fields green. (a) My Pet Cat (b) The Cricket Match (c) The Railway Station (d) The Monsoon
23. 23.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    The vegetable market near our house opens early. Shoppers pick the best onions and potatoes. People bargain loudly over prices. By noon, most of the vegetables are sold. (a) The Monsoon (b) The Kite Festival (c) Busy Ants (d) The Vegetable Market
24. 24.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    I got a new bicycle on my birthday. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. I oil the chain of my bicycle every week. (a) My New Bicycle (b) The Kite Festival (c) Healthy Food (d) Busy Ants
25. 25.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Dev forgot his umbrella one cloudy morning. On the way home, heavy rain began to fall. Dev got wet and shivered all the way home. Mum gave Dev hot soup and dry clothes. (a) Dev Forgets His Umbrella (b) Priya the Queen (c) The Model Volcano (d) The Spelling Contest
26. 26.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. We saw a tiger resting on a big rock. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) The Peacock (c) My Pet Cat (d) A Visit to the Zoo
27. 27.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Healthy food keeps our bodies strong. Fruits give us many vitamins. Milk and curd make our bones strong. Too many sweets are bad for our teeth. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) The Railway Station (c) Healthy Food (d) The Old Banyan Tree
28. 28.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Aisha and her parents got on a train to Shimla. The train left the station with a loud whistle. Hours later, the train climbed into the hills. At last Aisha reached Shimla, cool and happy. (a) The Clean Park (b) Neel Learns to Swim (c) The Power Cut (d) The Train to Shimla
29. 29.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Ananya entered the school spelling contest. Ananya learnt ten new spellings every day. In the final round, she spelt every word right. Ananya won the contest and a shiny trophy. (a) The Kitten in the Tree (b) The Lost Ring (c) The Spelling Contest (d) The Power Cut
30. 30.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Last Sunday, our class went to the zoo. The monkeys jumped from branch to branch. A giraffe ate leaves from a tall tree. We watched the zookeeper feed the bears. (a) The Kite Festival (b) A Visit to the Zoo (c) My Best Friend (d) The Night Sky
31. 31.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She sprinkles the plants every morning. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) Grandma's Garden (b) Our School Library (c) My Pet Cat (d) Our Classroom
32. 32.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    Our school library is my favourite place. The librarian helps us find good books. We may borrow two books every week. Everyone reads quietly in the library. (a) Sports Day (b) Our School Library (c) The Peacock (d) A Day at the Beach
33. 33.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandfather is seventy years old. My grandfather goes for a walk every morning. Grandpa tells us stories of his childhood. Grandpa reads the newspaper after breakfast. (a) The Monsoon (b) The Village Fair (c) A Day at the Beach (d) My Grandfather
34. 34.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    My grandmother has a lovely garden. Red roses grow along the fence. She grows tomatoes and chillies too. Butterflies visit the marigold flowers. (a) The Railway Station (b) Our School Library (c) My New Bicycle (d) Grandma's Garden
35. 35.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We have a pet cat named Mishti. She has soft white fur and green eyes. She sleeps in a basket near the window. Mishti chases balls of wool all day. (a) The Railway Station (b) Healthy Food (c) My Pet Cat (d) Our Postman
36. 36.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Karan went to the mela with his uncle. In the crowd, Karan lost sight of his uncle. A police officer helped Karan look for him. Soon Karan found his uncle near the giant wheel. (a) Lost at the Mela (b) The Train to Shimla (c) The Dripping Tap (d) The Lost Ring
37. 37.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    We must not waste water. Fix leaking taps quickly. Use a bucket, not a pipe, to wash the car. Take a quick bath with one bucket of water. (a) The Kite Festival (b) Saving Water (c) The Peacock (d) The Village Fair
38. 38.Which is the best title for this paragraph?
    
    I got a new bicycle on my birthday. It is red with a shiny silver bell. Its seat is soft and comfortable. I ride it to the park every evening. (a) My Best Friend (b) The Vegetable Market (c) My New Bicycle (d) The Monsoon
39. 39.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Nisha's grandmother lost her gold ring. Nisha searched the whole house for the ring. At last she found the ring under the sofa. Grandmother hugged Nisha with joy. (a) The Big Football Match (b) The Clean Park (c) The Lost Ring (d) The Kitten in the Tree
40. 40.Which is the best title for this story?
    
    Rohan's team had a big football match. Rohan practised kicking the ball every day. On the day of the match, he scored a goal. His team won the cup and Rohan was thrilled. (a) The Kitten in the Tree (b) The Spelling Contest (c) The Big Football Match (d) Asha and the Lost Puppy

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